MGABC

Chapter content

July update: Thank you to everyone who voted. The official winner ( by a mile or perhaps kms ) is Cornus Canadensis commonly known as Bunchberry
What’s the National Flower of Canada?
We have an official tree- the maple, but we do NOT have an official flower!
​​Master...

GET THE PLANT WISE APP. Why be concerned about invasive plants? Invasive plants are usually as beautiful and functional as non-invasive plants, making them hard to differentiate. They are recognized globally as the second greatest threat to biodiversity! Invasive plants have...

The MGABC Master Gardener Program welcomes enthusiastic gardeners with a willingness to share their interest and experience with the public. To become a Master Gardener you must take the Master Gardener Basic Training Program offered through a Master Gardener Chapter or an...

Seedy Days will be happening all across the country
Please click on this link to view more info on other Seedy Days in January, February , March and April
Meet Seed Vendors!
Learn How to Plant and Grow Food.
Take advantage of Special Deals on Seeds.
Rub Shoulders with other...

Jo-Ann Canning, well known Master Gardener , shares her Gardener's Spring Planting Calendar - A Week by Week Guide to Sowing Seeds just in time for this year's start. Thanks to Harrowsmith Country Life, West Coast Seeds, and Agriculture Canada for ideas, climate data and some...

Plants feed from the soil, and mulch develops the kind of soil that makes healthy plants. When we force our plants to rely on fertilizer rather than healthy soil for food, they become stressed from forced growing, incorrect balance of nutrients, and drought at the air-soil...

The following information has been provided by Linda Gilkeson.
The fungus is among us, with powdery mildew top of mind for many gardeners. That's the white, dusty coating you might be seeing on leaves of squash, peas, and other plants. Different species of fungi cause 'powdery...

REGISTRATION: ONLINE ONLY – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW CLICK HERE
The Prince George Chapter welcomes you to the North for the 2016 MGABC AGM.
We hope you will make the drive or catch a flight to visit us in September.
We have a full, fun and interesting weekend planned for ...

What is Public Produce?
The term “Public Produce” refers to edible plants such as fruit and nut bearing trees and shrubs as well as vegetables and herbs that are grown in a public space and are freely accessible to the public, according to Wikipedia.
Public Produce is different...

LEARN ABOUT OUR EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Master Gardener Training is offered in 6 different regions in the Province. There is a Classroom component , followed by a Volunteer Component which must be met before becoming a Qualified Master Gardener and receiving your...